At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?Watch Our Story:' ' Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.HDR is seeking a creative project manager who is passionate about communications, has a drive to innovate, and a habit of thinking outside of the box. This person will lead planning and delivery of outreach programs, visual marketing campaigns, and other strategic communications initiatives for client projects. The ideal candidate will have experience working with designers and strategists in a team environment, in addition to a thorough knowledge of scope, schedule, and budget management.Who You Are:•You are comfortable leading high-profile meetings with the public, clients, and project stakeholders.•You have experience leading work with creative disciplines including graphic design, web development, and social media.•You have a record of accomplishment in creating and implementing communications plans that include target audience strategies, marketing, advertising plans, and collateral material development.•You develop and manage project scopes and budgets.•You are comfortable working on multi-disciplinary teams and collaborating effectively with colleagues on campaign development activities.•You are a writer, skilled at defining and communicating a message.•You're a self-starter who thrives and adapts in fast-paced environments.•You enjoy managing client relationships and fostering new ones.•You are exceptionally organized with the ability to manage multiple projects at once.
Preferred Qualifications•Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, or closely related field•10+ years of relevant experience•Previous consulting experience•Previous experience with water and wastewater project•Knowledge and experience developing and implementing communications plans and campaign•Strong written and verbal communication skill•Experience writing for multiple medium•Willingness to travel to support our work across the Mid-Atlantic region•An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must•Preference given to local candidate
QualificationsRequired Qualifications- A minimum of 7 years relevant industry experience, including management experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Self-motivated and ability to work independent with multiple teams as well as team oriented
- Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills
- Great interpersonal and communication skills - positive outlook and attitude
- High aptitude for managing and solving tactical issues
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
- Comfortable and competent while working with senior leaders and managing cross-functional efforts
- Demonstrated ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a high-energy, fast-paced environment
- Committed to quality, continuous improvement, and HDR values
- Proficient in Adobe Creative SuiteInDesign
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
What We BelieveHDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our CommitmentAs employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.